HTC ChaCha Features, Specification And Price In India

The HTC ChaCha is a touch and type phone that combines a 2.6-inch capacitive touchscreen and a QWERTY keypad. Running on the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system, the phone is powered by 800 MHz Snapdragon processor and 512 MB of RAM to run all your applications smoothly.

This social media oriented Android phone also boasts of the proprietary user interface, the HTC Sense, which brings with it features such as flip to silence, customizable homescreen and all your friends' updates on Facebook and Twitter via Friend Stream.

The HTC ChaCha is loaded with a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and auto focus features. You can also record videos using the phone camera at 30 fps. A front facing VGA camera is also fitted on the device through which you can video chat or make video calls.

Facebook on ChaCha

HTC has specially packaged the ChaCha phone for all those of you bitten by the Facebook bug. Sharing your photos or the places you visit has never been easier than with the ChaCha in your palms, as it comes with a dedicated Facebook button that is located just below the keypad. You can share a photo or a link on Facebook just by pressing this button. If you want to share the information of the places you visit then you can hold the dedicated Facebook button for some time to start start the Facebook Places function. This social media phone lets you keep your friends closer round the clock. And the list of Facebook-focused services on ChaCha doesn't just end with a dedicated button.

The ChaCha is loaded with a variety of Facebook widgets. There is a clock on this handset that provides you with all the Facebook updates as a ticker. The Calendar widget on the phone ensures you remember to wish your friends on their birthdays

Design

The design of the HTC ChaCha benefits those who text heavily as it comes with a well-spaced out QWERTY keypad. The buttons are big enough for you to easily click and type. The back of the ChaCha is slightly bent that gives a better viewing angle as well as better grip for typing. Additionally, the phone remains scratch-free even if placed face-down.

 

The capacitive touchscreen of the phone, with a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels, makes for ideal viewing of websites. In between the screen and keypad, lays a row of standard Android function buttons of home, menu, back and search. On the top edge of the ChaCha are located the power/lock button and headphone jack. The volume rocker and a microUSB port are housed on the left edge of the device. The phone packs in the usual bunch of sensors including accelerometer, digital compass, proximity sensor and ambient light sensor.

Storage and Battery

The HTC ChaCha is compatible with microSD 2.0 cards. You can use the same to increase the memory of the ChaCha up to 32 GB. The ROM installed on the phone is of 512 MB. The social networking phone uses a standard lithium-ion battery of 1250 mAh capacity. The battery serves a talk time of 4 hours and standby time of 120 hours. 

Connectivity and Features

You can connect the Internet on the HTC ChaCha using Wi-Fi and 3G. The phone comes with Bluetooth and USB functionalities for easier file transfer. The internal GPS antenna and Google Maps present on this device let you track your directions. The Document viewer and editor lets you create and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint files. The handset also has access to Android Market from where you can download applications of your choice.

Specification Of HTC ChaCha

General
General Form	Bar
Size
Weight	124g
Dimensions	114.4 x 64.6 x 10.7 mm
Display
Type	TFT, Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution	480 x 320 pixels
Size	2.6 inches
Camera
Primary Camera	5 MP with Auto Focus and LED Flash
Secondary Camera	VGA
Video
Video-Recording	Yes
Audio
Music Player	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA
Connectivity
Gprs	Yes
Edge	Yes
Wlan	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth	v3.0 with A2DP
Usb	Micro USB v2.0
3g	Yes
Gps And Navigation
Gps And Navigation	Internal GPS Antenna
Memory
Phone Book	Practically Unlimited
Internal Memory	512MB ROM, 512MB RAM.
Card Slot	Micro SD, Micro SDHC, Supports Up to 32GB
Platform
Operating Frequency	2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, 3G: HSDPA 900 / 2100 Mhz
Gsm/Cdma/Dual Sim/Triple Sim	GSM
Operating System	Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) with HTC Sense 2.1 for Messenger
Cpu	800 Mhz Processor
Input
Keyboard Type	QWERTY
Messaging
Email	Yes
Sms	Yes
Mms	Yes
Call Features
Call Recording	Yes
Gaming
Gaming	Yes
Additional Features
Miscelaneous	G-Sensor, Digital Compass, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, 3.5 mm Stereo Audio Jack, Calender, Calculator
Other Features
Browser	Yes
Battery
Standby Time	2G: 400 h, 3G: 640 h (Maximum)
Battery Type	1250 mAh
Talk Time	2G: 7.5 h, 3G: 6.6 h (Maximum)
Warranty
Warranty	HTC India warranty for the phone and 6 months warranty for accessories
Audio/Video
Alert Types	Vibration, MP3 Ringtones

Price

Price of HTC ChaCha is Rs 17,990 as MRP

Best Price of HTC ChaCha is Rs 11,928